Meghalaya BSF launches ‘Operation Alert' along India-Bangladesh border
The operation is being carried out in close coordination with the State Police and other law enforcement agencies.
"The BSF has deployed additional troops in forward border locations and senior officers from the Frontier Headquarters and Sector Headquarters have moved to the border and are supervising the operation," a statement issued by the BSF Meghalaya Frontier Headquarters here said on Tuesday.
"The operation involves intensified area domination, round-the-clock patrolling, surprise 'naka' checks and riverine patrols to plug gaps in the border.
Special emphasis is placed on countering cattle smuggling, contraband movement, and illegal crossings. Vulnerable routes — both land and riverine — are under continuous surveillance through coordinated ground and water patrols, with night vision equipment and mobile patrol teams pressed into service," the BSF said.
Inspector General, Frontier Headquarters, BSF Shillong, OP Upadhyay, who is presently in the border, said 'Operation Alert' reflects the force's "commitment to safeguarding national security during the festive season and preventing any disruption by inimical forces".
The operation will remain in force till Aug 16.
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